Best Dessert in Greece

"Lukumades is a picture-perfect urban dessert place in central Athens. Named after the traditional Greek doughnuts (loukoumades), the hip spot offers eclectic modern twists on the dessert. The typical way to eat loukoumades is to cover them in a sinfully sweet honey syrup, a sprinkling of cinnamon, and some chopped nuts."

"What to get: vegan lukumades (Greek doughnuts) with peanut butter and chocolate sauce. Lukumades are Greek doughnuts, served hot and crispy, crunchy outside and soft inside. Lukumades near Ermou street (Athens' main shopping street), named after its main product, has a completely vegan menu available (just ask for it)."

"The most famous authentic Greeks small freshly-fried donuts. Try one filled with Greek mastiha and kaimaki ice cream or a traditional one with honey."

"Loukoumades, the Greek donuts, is a traditional dessert worth trying. One of the best places to taste them is Krinos: based in a historical building downtown and open since 1923, here you can order loukoumades with honey syrup and cinnamon or in its modern version, topped with hazelnut praline. The atmosphere is retro with black-and-white images on the walls; the light although deep-fried and crispy loukoumades are served in plastic trays accompanied by a glass of water."

"Dipped in honey and sprinkled with cinnamon, loukoumades at Krinos are one of Athens’ guilty pleasures. Loukoumades are one of the most ancient desserts in all of Greece. Despite their age, these addictive sweet bites taste totally modern and are a must to try during a visit to Athens."

"Krinos is a traditional sweet shop that serves the best loukoumades in town since 1923. Loukoumades are little yeast risen puffs that are deep-fried until golden brown and then drizzled with honey and sprinkled with cinnamon. Apart from loukoumades you can try bougatsa and ice cream."

"We’ve written about Stani before, and it’s a great option for a yoghurt-centric breakfast. But do check out Fresko if you’re based closer to the Acropolis. It features thick and rich Greek yoghurt sourced from local producers, and you can get it topped with honey, fruits, or spoon sweets—preserved fruits in syrup."

"Here you’ll find a wide variety of yogurt with different fillings, all ingredients are natural and very tasty. The yogurt is Greek Yogurt and is one of the world’s best yogurts. Thick, rich, healthy, it has a unique, wonderful taste."

"If you’re looking for a divine patisserie in the center of Athens, look no further than Choureal, a bakery and dessert cafe that serves up the most exquisite choux pastries in the city!. With profiteroles and éclairs freshly made to order you know you’re going to have a luxuriously light sweet treat that can be filled with your choice of Madagascan vanilla cream or hand-made ice cream – yum! Each profiterole is then coated with your choice of toppings so you’ll be in dessert heaven as you sit down to take your first bite of bliss. You can find it at Diomeias 2 near Syntagma"

"Specializing in profiteroles, the Greek-English owner Miles-Anastasios wanted to create a space that offers a multi-sensory experience. Hence, the production room — where a fresh batch of choux pastry emerges every hour — is an open space, revealing the choux-making process. Choureal offers a tailor-made service, so first you select the filling of your choux (Madagascar vanilla cream or handmade ice cream)."

"You can choose with delightful cream or ice cream filling, but the best part is a variety of the rich chocolate toppings ( I always ask for two different kinds) and at the top berries, nuts or more hot chocolate."

"Made to look like a cozy house, with classic pottery and vintage furniture, it attracts a lot of students due to its proximity to the Kapodistrian University. The place is small but full of colours, and you can sit inside or outside in order to have a coffee or eat delicious homemade tarts, profiteroles, and hot chocolate with cinnamon and orange. (Portatif, Sina 21, Athens, €)"

"Όσο μακριά κι αν φτάσει η γαστρονομική σου αναζήτηση, όσο κι αν αυξηθούν οι απαιτήσεις του ουρανίσκου σου, ορισμένες γεύσεις της παιδικής σου ηλικίας πάντα θα σε ενθουσιάζουν όπως όταν ήσουν πιτσιρίκι και μετρούσες τα παγωτά του καλοκαιριού. Το παγωτό μηχανής είναι μία από εκείνες τις γευστικές αναμνήσεις που θέλεις να ζεις ξανά και ξανά, ειδικά όταν σου προσφέρεται φρέσκο στους πιο λαχταριστούς συνδυασμούς που μπορείς να σκεφτείς. Στο Crépe Diem, δίπλα στις ξεχωριστές κρέπες, αλμυρές και γλυκές, θα βρεις θεϊκό παγωτό μηχανής στις κλασικές γεύσεις βανίλια, σοκολάτα, φράουλα και μπανάνα, αλλά και σε συνδυασμούς που θα σε εκπλήξουν ευχάριστα."

"Visit Hans & Gretel gelateria in Monastiraki and travel to a fairy land made out of sugar!. This place is definitely an experience that combines the popular fairy tale with dessert. It is always busy as it is very popular among tourists."

"So beautiful and sweet decorations with all kind of sweets, ice cream, and waffles. If you don’t know what to taste – ask the girls in fabulous dresses. My advice: try the chimney cake with homemade ice cream and colorful topping."

"Nestled between a pizzeria and a bar, opposite Mavili Square, with charming retro vibes, Epik Gelato source their ingredients from small artisan producers from all around Greece. There is an other-worldly, sacred quality to their ice creams and with good reason – the milk for their freshly made collection comes from a monastery in southern Corinthia!. Try the velvety rich vanilla ice-cream or Greek yogurt ice cream."

"At Not Just Falafel, very close to Syntagma square, you can enjoy falafel made with chick peas grown in the foothills of Mt. Olympus plus a great selection of Middle Eastern and Greek wraps and dishes. Plenty of vegetarian/vegan selections, made with fresh, local ingredients. Enjoy your meal on the bustling pedestrian street in historic downtown Athens or get something to go."

"Hidden at the heart of old Athens, one of the most famous and touristic areas of the city, this beautiful little vegan restaurant is offering wraps, burgers salads and healthy drinks!. Don’t miss the vegan take of the most famous street food in Greece souvlaki, cooked with grilled mushroom yiros, other vegetables and a delicious vegan sauce and of course the famous Greek salad with vegan feta cheese!"

"As far as vegan restaurants in Athens, Greece, Vegan Beat Athens is one of the most well-known for vegan food. Athens' centre is home to a handful of vegan spots and Vegan Beat is one of the most centrally located. Vegan Beat is located inside an old shopping centre (worth a look around, because it's a beautiful old structure) on the upper floor."

"Just saw its sign from the street when taking photos there so I walked up to see what they offer. I only bought a piece of carrot cake which was a bit too dry for me. But maybe because I am used to chocolate cakes or cupcakes which are not really dry but more creamy."

"Avocado - food for life, a vegan restaurant opened recently on Nikis street at a very convenient location near Syntagma and Plaka. The people behind the well-known NYSY Studios for yoga and pilates, situated just across the road, are the creators of these tasty veggie snacks and meals, and cool, delicious healthy drinks for total wellness , inspired by the slow food movement, Avocado offers exclusively seasonal, traditional products, combined in recipes made with love. Local and exotic fruit and vegetable juices, fresh salads, soups and specialties inspired from the Mediterranean, India and the East, like the Ginger Passion juice, with carrots, apple, ginger and beetroot, the sweet Mango Nectar, the vibrant vegan pizza."

"Finding a vegetarian restaurant in this meat loving country might not be the easiest, but Avocado is a great option for vegetarian food. The products are with no added preservatives and they try to use as much organic food as possible. The food here is healthy, fresh and tasty and Avocado is well worth a visit even if you prefer meat dishes."

"A creative plant-based meal in a central area of Athens: that’s what you can find at Avocado. It offers fresh and seasonal meals that perfectly suit the owners’ cruelty-free philosophy and lifestyle. Avocado is located only 5 minutes away from Syntagma Square, so it is an excellent place for a quick lunch in the city center."

"We stumbled upon Kudu Coffee Roasters while walking around the Gazi neighborhood. Before long, we were sitting in the shi-shi coffee shop and enjoying an iced latte. The thoroughly modern coffee shop prepares coffee using the latest extraction methods and offers cupping and brewing classes for its customers."

"Next to the Mitropoleos Cathedral, Grexico has brought Mexican flavors to Athens. With a menu of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, fresh salads and tasty lime margaritas, Grexico caters to vegans and vegetarians too, and is a serious player in Athens’ food scene. https://www.instagram.com/p/BQVU-Y2hspy/"

"Map • +30 21 0323 2971 • Nearest Metro: Monastiraki The best gyros and souvlaki in central Athens, offering a choice of pork or beef topped with fries, fresh veggies, and their signature tomato sauce in place of tzatziki. This no-frills shop has hardly any seating, so be prepared to take your order to go. If the line is too long (as it often is) or if you crave for a more traditional gyro, head to the equally excellent O Thanasis, just a 3-minute walk away."

"For the best souvlaki in central Athens, look no further than Kostas. Upholding a 65-year-old tradition, the delicate flavours are a combination of fresh ingredients and quality meats on oil free pita bread. You’ll need to get in early."

"One of my favourites is Kostas just off Mitropoleos street near Syntagma. Kosta’s grandfather opened the shop in 1950 and it has been serving souvlaki ever since. How he makes the souvlaki?"

"Ξε-κάθαρα το πιο αγαπημένο βρώμικο της Αθήνας, το Βρώμικο Μαβίλη είναι η πεμπτουσία του κάθε ξενυχτιού σου. Εδώ και κάποια χρόνια στεγάζεται σε κατάστημα όμως δεν έχει αλλάξει ούτε στο ελάχιστο. Αφράτο ψωμάκι με την κλασική, αθάνατη γέμιση."